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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.29, 1,194.35 and 603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.29, 1,194.35 and 603.39 is: 832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.29 : 1,194.35 = 603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.29/1,194.35 = 603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.29x = 1,194.35 × 603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.29x = 720,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,652.87/865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.85

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